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Chickpea And Chorizo Soup | Hummus To Halva

Nov 25, 2020Oct 21, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

Chorizo is one of those ingredients that can turn everyday mundane ingredients into something special. It is what makes this chickpea and chorizo soup so hearty and flavoursome. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chickpea And Chorizo Soup ♥ I love my packing cubes. And for those of you who don't know what … Continue reading Chickpea And Chorizo Soup | Hummus To Halva

Mint And Pea Carbonara From Life Kitchen

Nov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

Life Kitchen have been teaching this recipe for Mint And Pea Carbonara since their very first class. According to Ryan, pancetta, parmesan and peas bring that sought-after umami hit, while mint leaves and chilli wake up the senses. Mint has a cooling affect and is a trigeminal stimulant. By adding it to a dish it … Continue reading Mint And Pea Carbonara From Life Kitchen

Pork And Beans | Pure Comfort In A Bowl

Jun 12, 2020May 14, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

Inspired by Chef Mimi's recipe for Cuban black bean soup, I made pork and beans. It was a hearty and comforting dish and perfect as a pick me up. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pork And Beans ♥ Five days into lockdown I dropped my fitness tracker. I started off with a … Continue reading Pork And Beans | Pure Comfort In A Bowl

Red Lentil Soup Suitable For Vegetarians

Jul 8, 2019Jun 5, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

In winter there is nothing better than a bowl of warm, comforting soup. I adapted this recipe for red lentil soup from my friend Camilla. It is the only way I will eat lentils. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Red Lentil Soup ♥ Our Boxer dog Scarlett has numerous beds. In the … Continue reading Red Lentil Soup Suitable For Vegetarians

Ragu Pasta Sauce | Northern Italian Recipe

Sep 14, 2018Aug 20, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

When you mention ragu, people automatically think of bolognese sauce. But, in Italy, a ragu pasta sauce is any sauce for pasta that contains meat. These sauces differ from region to region, and mine is Northern Italian. It uses ground beef as the protein. Head straight on to the Recipe For Ragu Ragu Pasta Sauce … Continue reading Ragu Pasta Sauce | Northern Italian Recipe

Recipe For Chicken And Shellfish Paella

Sep 1, 2017Jun 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

To make an authentic chicken and shellfish paella you need a paellera. This is the dish it is cooked and served in. Originating in Valencia, there are three basic ingredients. Rice, saffron and olive oil. Other essential ingredients include chorizo, mussels, chicken, langoustines and peas. Head straight on to the Recipe For Chicken And Shellfish … Continue reading Recipe For Chicken And Shellfish Paella

Smoked Bacon Jam For Food In Jars

Jun 19, 2017Jan 13, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

The task set by The Food In Jars Mastery Challenge this month was to make jam. I could have gone the sweet route with in season plums, but chose rather to head off in a savoury direction. I adapted Sam's recipe and made smoked bacon jam. Head straight on to the Recipe For Smoked Bacon Jam ♥ A … Continue reading Smoked Bacon Jam For Food In Jars

Recipe For Breakfast Egg Cups

Oct 10, 2016Jun 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 33 Comments

I got the idea for the breakfast egg cups when Dave and I had breakfast at Darlington Place. They served theirs in a shortcrust pastry which to me was too heavy for so early in the morning. I have made these 5 times and I can say they are a great breakfast treat. Head straight … Continue reading Recipe For Breakfast Egg Cups

Recipe For Mug Pizza Bianca

Sep 15, 2016Jun 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 28 Comments

Lorraine describes this as her quick fix meal. I think of it as a great way to carbo load before going to gym. Which ever way you think of it, mug pizza bianca is a great way to prepare and eat lunch at work or when you are in a rush. Head straight on to … Continue reading Recipe For Mug Pizza Bianca

Recipe For The Perfect Fluffy Eggs

May 30, 2016Jul 30, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 31 Comments

Head straight on to the recipe for Fluffy Eggs ♥ Fluffy eggs is what I called these eggs in meringue clouds as the whites were all fluffed up. I like my egg yolks to be runny but if you prefer yours hard then keep them in the oven a little longer. Enjoy on the weekend … Continue reading Recipe For The Perfect Fluffy Eggs

Recipe For Spaghetti Squash

May 2, 2016Jul 30, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 34 Comments

Head straight on to the recipe for Spaghetti Squash ♥ Spaghetti squash is so named as when it is cooked, the flesh falls away from the skin in ribbons resembling pasta. It is high in nutrients such as folic acid, potassim, Vitamin A and beta carotene and low in calories, making it a great addition to … Continue reading Recipe For Spaghetti Squash

Baked Risotto Recipe For Daring Cooks’

Oct 15, 2015Sep 15, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 56 Comments

There is no pill for stupid! These words seem to be leaving my mouth more and more often as I deal with people who just are not bright enough to be in the jobs they are in. The biggest problem I have is with one particular sales lady at a shop I frequent on a … Continue reading Baked Risotto Recipe For Daring Cooks’

Home Made Baked Beans | Food For Your Brood

Jul 13, 2015Oct 20, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 31 Comments

There are many reasons I chose to make the Home Made Baked Beans from scratch. But the main reason was that I really do not like the smell of the tomato sauce in the store bought canned beans. A long time ago, Dave asked me to do a delivery for him at a canning factory. … Continue reading Home Made Baked Beans | Food For Your Brood

Pea And Ham Soup | Food For Your Brood

Jun 22, 2015May 21, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 38 Comments

Soup to me is an easy meal, the dish I prepare when I am exhausted, or when we have got home late. Dave and I have a fairly active social life, but we tend not to have two late nights in a row if we can help it. The alarm goes off at a quarter to … Continue reading Pea And Ham Soup | Food For Your Brood

Cream Of Leek And Cauliflower Soup

May 18, 2015Nov 19, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 43 Comments

I do not consider myself an aggressive driver. I am impatient with other drivers (read idiots) on the road but my own driving is cautious. I'm aware of what is going on around me and drive defensively to avoid accidents. I make good use of my hooter to 'tell' people what I think of their … Continue reading Cream Of Leek And Cauliflower Soup

Recipe For Pizza Dough #MissionSamsung

Aug 29, 2014Jun 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 38 Comments

I am competing in the #MissionSamsung challenge where I get to use and review a Samsung Smart Oven for three weeks. The first challenge is Weekend Night Feasts and I had to prepare the ultimate gourmet pizza. When I took delivery of the Samsung Smart Oven last week the first thing I noticed was the auto fermentation feature. I am … Continue reading Recipe For Pizza Dough #MissionSamsung

Recipe For Haggis

Jun 16, 2014Jun 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 39 Comments

I have twice tried haggis and the first time was not a memorable experience. We had it at a local restaurant for Burns Night and frankly it was nothing to write home about. When we were in Scotland I ordered some haggis at a local pub, and what made it was the whisky sauce! This month … Continue reading Recipe For Haggis

Quiche Recipe With No Crust

May 26, 2014Aug 6, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 23 Comments

I have been making the same quiche recipe for the past 20 years. I don't usually use a base for my quiches as I really cannot see the point in doing so. When ever I am asked to bring a dish with to a tea party I always offer to do something savoury and a quiche … Continue reading Quiche Recipe With No Crust

Cassoulet | Traditional Languedoc-Roussillon Recipe

Sep 30, 2013Sep 8, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 36 Comments

When Dave and I barged the Midi Canal in France we started our journey In Toulouse. I made Dave eat cassoulet for dinner on our first night so that he could compare the one made in Castelnaudary. Cassoulet is a dish traditional to the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France. No one is quite sure where cassoulet … Continue reading Cassoulet | Traditional Languedoc-Roussillon Recipe

Chicken And Chorizo Gnocchi

Sep 14, 2013Aug 20, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 24 Comments

For challenge 8 of Freshly Blogged we were tasked with creating a recipe using art or an artist as our inspiration. Unlike the contestants I did not look to a world famous artist for my inspiration, instead I turned to my late gran who inspires me every day. She was a commercial artist and taught … Continue reading Chicken And Chorizo Gnocchi

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